Highlands Ranch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Northfield Nighthawks. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Nighthawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Highlands Ranch started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 11-25, 25-8, 25-9, 25-15.
Ava Buckley
| 09/06/25 @ Northfield | 18 |
| 09/04/25 vs Chatfield | 17 |
| 09/02/25 vs Pueblo West | 19 |
When it comes to explaining why Highlands Ranch lost, don't look at Ava Buckley. Despite the final result, she had 18 digs and three aces. Buckley is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 17 or more in each of the last three games she's played. Havana Vander Pol also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Highlands Ranch's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Northfield, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highlands Ranch will square off against Castle View at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Falcons' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Northfield, they will face off against Littleton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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